# Lyrica on The No Agenda Show Lyrica comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to June 2017. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – June 2017 - **Related topics:** [Fibromyalgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibromyalgia.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Aspen Ideas Festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-ideas-festival.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [Drug Pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-pricing.md), [Fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [K2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k2.md), [Pharmaceutical Ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md), [Side Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [Spice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spice.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Drug Pricing Memes, Value of Care, and Viagra Costs - **Episode:** [941: Shmoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-25 - **Time:** 2:40:56–2:48:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo/chapter/drug-pricing-memes-value-of-care-and-viagra-costs.md At the Aspen Ideas Festival, a pharmaceutical industry representative introduces the "value of care" meme to justify high drug prices. This shift moves away from "volume pricing" toward charging based on the perceived value of a patient's life. The hosts argue this is a form of extortion, where life-saving medication is priced according to what a person is willing to pay to stay alive. Keywords: [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [drug pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-pricing.md), [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), [lyrica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyrica.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [aspen ideas festival](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-ideas-festival.md) ### Lyrica Fibromyalgia Ad and Wikipedia Manipulation - **Episode:** [315: Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/315-agenda-21.md) - **Published:** 2011-06-23 - **Time:** 2:13:16–2:18:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/315-agenda-21/chapter/lyrica-fibromyalgia-ad-and-wikipedia-manipulation.md The hosts analyze a television advertisement for the drug Lyrica, noting the rapid-fire delivery of side effects and the vague description of how the drug treats fibromyalgia. They observe that the Wikipedia page for fibromyalgia appears to mirror the pharmaceutical company's marketing materials, suggesting "Google bombing" or corporate editing of medical entries. Keywords: [lyrica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyrica.md), [fibromyalgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibromyalgia.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md), [pharmaceutical ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-ads.md) ### Synthetic Marijuana Dangers, Pharmaceutical Drug Side Effects - **Episode:** [186: Just Give Us Your Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-28 - **Time:** 1:11:08–1:16:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash/chapter/synthetic-marijuana-dangers-pharmaceutical-drug-side-effects.md The discussion shifts to the dangers of synthetic marijuana like "K2" or "Spice" coming from Asia, which is linked to psychotic episodes in teenagers. This is contrasted with the severe side effects of legal pharmaceutical drugs like Lyrica and Chantix. The hosts highlight a $142 million judgment against Pfizer for fraudulent marketing of the anti-seizure drug Gabapentin. Keywords: [k2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k2.md), [spice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spice.md), [lyrica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyrica.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), gabapentin ### Lyrica Side Effects, Fibromyalgia Treatment - **Episode:** [185: VATBS vs AQAP](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-25 - **Time:** 2:02:11–2:04:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/185-vatbs-vs-aqap/chapter/lyrica-side-effects-fibromyalgia-treatment.md A commercial for the drug Lyrica, used to treat fibromyalgia, lists a wide array of dangerous side effects including suicidal thoughts, blurred vision, and significant weight gain. The hosts mock the ad's explanation of how nerves work and question why such high-risk drugs are prescribed for chronic pain. They suggest simpler alternatives like increased water intake for general health issues. Keywords: [lyrica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyrica.md), [fibromyalgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fibromyalgia.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), [suicidal thoughts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicidal-thoughts.md), nerve pain --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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